- Model: Adidas Predator Absolute
- Player: David Beckham
- Condition: Match Worn
- Season: 2006/07
- Size: No size labels, measured to be UK8.75 / US9.25
- Soleplate: SG
- Made in: Germany (Adidas Athlete Services)
- Headline Features:
- Ultra-rare Adidas Predator Absolute match worn by David Beckham, one of the most iconic footballers of all time.
- Worn during the 2006/07 La Liga & UEFA Champions League season at Real Madrid — the final season of Beckham’s legendary spell with the club.
- Signature “Blue Lion” edition — a colourway Adidas created exclusively for Beckham, not permitted for any other athlete worldwide.
- Fully bespoke construction produced in Adidas Athlete Services, Germany, to Beckham’s exact specifications.
- Each boot features embroidered personal signatures, children’s names, and Beckham’s iconic “DB”, “V”, and “23” detailing.
- Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certification Package.
- Match & Season Provenance:
- Worn during Real Madrid’s 2006/07 campaign, the season in which Beckham helped deliver the La Liga title before departing for LA Galaxy.
- Used across domestic and European fixtures during a period of significant historical importance for player-worn Beckham items.
- Beckham’s later-era Real Madrid memorabilia — especially signature models — are exceptionally scarce on the market.
- Player Features & Modifications:
Elite Athlete Services Construction:
- Fully custom-made in Adidas’ private Athlete Services facility in Germany — Beckham’s boots were produced separately from the standard player issue catalogue.
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No size labels due to bespoke nature; individually crafted to Beckham’s unique foot specifications.
Signature Edition Details:
- Exclusive Blue Lion special edition, authorised solely for Beckham’s personal use.
- Custom premium leather tongues featuring Beckham’s personal logo embroidery — retail versions featured the Adidas logo instead.
- His personal signature embroidered into the lateral side of both boots.
- External heel counters individually personalised with the names of his children: “Romeo”, “Brooklyn”, and “Cruz”.
- Rear heel embroidery includes “DB”, “V”, and squad number “23”, representing Beckham and Victoria.
Structural & Comfort Modifications:
- PowerSpine cavity blocked off, removing the retail power element for a more natural flex preferred by Beckham.
- Custom insole boards installed for enhanced comfort and tailored foot feel.
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Bespoke overall shaping and internal reinforcement consistent with Beckham’s exact Athlete Services specifications.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- Signature-Only Edition: The Blue Lion model is one of the most exclusive Predator colourways ever produced — Beckham was the only player permitted to wear it.
- Late Real Madrid Era: Boots worn during Beckham’s final season at the club, shortly before his global-impact transfer to LA Galaxy.
- Bespoke Athlete Services Build: Custom German-made pairs from Beckham’s peak and late-career years are extraordinarily rare.
- High-end Collectible: A museum-level Beckham piece combining elite provenance, unique customisation, and impeccable display appeal.
